Beware the second wave of COVID-19
The risk of a deadly resurgence of the coronavirus could change the way we live for years to come.
In Paris, commuters wear masks on the subway to guard against a resurgence in COVID-19 cases. AP
On March 15, just before COVID-19 hit the Lariboisière Hospital in Paris, the head of its emergency service was calm. “My team is ready,” said Eric Revue.
That team has now been operating at full capacity for the past six weeks. It has lost 10 per cent of its members to sickness (none have died), those who remain are tired, and morale is flagging. In recent days the flow of patients has slowed and the team has been able to catch its breath.
New Statesman
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